Thread: Engine Braking
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      05-04-2012, 11:04 AM   #26
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Originally Posted by glitched79 View Post
If engine braking isn't really a factor on the N20, what's happening when I press the decelerate switch on the steering wheel when cruise control is engaged?

It definitely seems to slow the car down WAY more than just letting up on the gas pedal does without cruise engaged.

Does the cruise actually engage the brakes if you press down on the decelerate switch hard enough?

And if so, do the brake lights come on?
I've been wondering how this works on the new cruise with brake function. I want to be able to let the car slow down by itself by reducing the cruise speed setting as I do at the moment. I don't want to waste fuel by the car applying the brakes unecessarily. If braking is needed I'll take control myself.
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